The Somalia-based extremist group al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the blast in Mogadishu, saying it targeted vehicles carrying government officials. Continue reading →

The al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab, Africa’s deadliest Islamic extremist group, claimed responsibility for the attack and said its target had been the nearby Maka Almukarramah hotel, which is patronized by government officials. Continue reading →

Former Toronto security guard Mohamed Hersi was convicted in 2014 of attempting to participate in the activities of a terrorist group and providing counsel to a person to participate in terrorist activity. Continue reading →

Wearing a stethoscope and seated in front of a rifle and ISIS flag, he encouraged “brothers and sisters” to join the terrorist group. Continue reading →

The U.S. Africa Command statement says the airstrike occurred on Saturday near Jilib in Middle Juba region. Continue reading →

Abdihakim Guleid is one of six suspected of aiding and abetting the attack on the dusitD2 hotel complex on Tuesday that resulted in 21 people dead. Continue reading →

An upscale hotel complex in Kenya’s capital came under attack on Tuesday, with a blast and heavy gunfire. Al-Shabab – the Somalia-based Islamic extremist group – has claimed responsibility. Continue reading →

The al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab extremist group, which often targets Mogadishu, claimed responsibility for the attack. Continue reading →

A new report says Ethiopia’s air force has killed about 70 al-Shabab extremists in an airstrike in neighbouring Somalia. Continue reading →

Somalia-based militant group Al-Shabab has reportedly announced a ban on the use of single-use plastic bags in territories under its control. Continue reading →